Divemaster at Hydronauts (2025-06 – Present)
- Conducted dive boat risk assessments and Emergency Action Plans (EAP) to ensure safety and maintenance consistency
- Led guided dives for certified divers, providing underwater navigation and marine conservation education
- Ran pre-dive and introduction of diving vessel briefings
- Conducted Scuba Refresher (RAID) courses and assisted instructors in training programs
- Performed daily equipment and oxygen administration/ first aid checks and maintenance
Scientific Dive Team Lead at Global Reef (2025-09 – 2025-11)
- Led marine field teams in line transect sampling, stationary point counts, point-intercept transects, and quadrat-based benthic health assessments
- Trained interns in reef ecology, survey methods, fish, coral, and invertebrate ID
- Conducted data validation, literature reviews, and data analysis using R for aid in publications
- Managed and taught new marine survey protocols
- Designed and piloted new research projects on reef ecosystems
- Deployed rebar artificial reef structures using lift bags and assisted with coral restoration operations
- Managed inventory, end-of-season closing duties, and field logistics
Marine Research and Conservation Intern at Global Reef (2024-08 – 2024-11)
- Participated in active coral restoration on Acropora, Porites and Pocillopora species
- Monitored crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks, scarring and bleaching
- Identified reef fish, higher-trophic level predatory fish, invertebrates, common coral genera, and growth forms
- Collected data on fish abundance/size on shipwrecks for publication, and Thai government assessments of artificial reefs
- Used CPCe & AI tagging for substrate classification to support rapid‑AI reef ID tools
Wildlife Rehab. Volunteer at Humane Animal Rescue Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (2024-05 – 2024-08)
- Provided adequate housing for wildlife
- Participated in releases for a variety of PA native wildlife
- Prepared diets and ensured feeding for younger and less healthy patients using methods such as tube feeding for a variety of animals
- Supplied creative enrichment to all animals to prevent stress and increase mental health in captivity
- Assisted with preparing and administering different medications to a variety of animals by understanding and reading medical treatment charts
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant: Foundations of Biology 2 at University of Pittsburgh (2024-01 – 2024-04)
- Collaborated with professors and other UTAs in conducting and planning lectures and recitations for 300 undergraduates
- Provided personalized academic tutoring and support to students during recitations and office hours
Marine Mammal Research Intern at Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) (2023-07 – 2023-08)
- Mapped Orca movements in GIS for the Spanish government (Orcinus)
- Assessed anthropogenic factors on bottlenose dolphin populations using behavioral and acoustic data
- Conducted vessel-based and land-based field work by quantifying weather and ocean conditions, as well as, fishing and mussel boat activities
- Identified cetaceans, marine birds, and other marine megafauna during coastal and offshore surveys
- Managed bottlenose dolphin photo-ID and bioacoustics for regional population study
Bartender at Alta Via (2023-10 – 2025-05)
- Ensured that service areas and equipment are thoroughly cleaned before closing each night
- Created a positive and memorable dining experience for guests
Server at Tako (2022-03 – 2023-10)
- Worked collaboratively in a small team to serve customers with efficiency
